Thursday, December 17, 2009

Christmas K.I.S.S.

Remember this...K.I.S.S...Keep It Simple Stupid? Well, I'm keeping the Christmas decorating around the house simple this season...maybe even a bit spartan. As I am the main decorator, I didn't feel like going all out this year and the less I put up, the less I have to put away and I think that is smart not stupid.

The tree is small and can fit on a table. It took one strand of lights and 24 Martha Stewart ornaments to trim it.

I have a table runner on my coffee table.

I hung over sized ornaments from the chandelier above my dinning room table.

I cannibalized silk flower arrangements and put them inside my candle centerpieces.

Outside I decorated even more simply. I hung a wreath at the side door.

And made the front door of the house look like a Christmas present (Yam did help me with this).

As well as the cottage's front door (again with Yam's help).

Finally, the cats have little stockings hanging in the garage.

Riley's

Charlotte's

Shadow's

I believe in the old adage of Less is More...I always think a few nice things tastefully strewn about the place makes more of a statement than lots of over-the-top gaudiness...that, and not really feeling the urge to decorate for Christmas this year.

2 comments:

  1. I do believe in the concept, less is best. A tree with some bling, a bit of greenery with a few pinecones strewn around and maybe a piece of yard art welcoming holiday travelers..Yep keep it simple, Christ is the real reason for the beautiful season....Kit

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  2. It looks beautiful! I love the ornaments hanging from the lights. It looks like you'll have a very Merry Christmas!

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